The Substance Use Disorders Are

question 7

Multiple Choice

The substance use disorders are

• A)the only medical conditions for which there are legal sanctions.
• B)a barometer by which a politician's commitment to the "war on crime" might be measured.
• C)a manifestation of criminal activity, not a medical condition.
• D)limited to a small segment of society; thus, suspension of this group's legal rights is justified.

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